LaJuan Ramsey (born March 19, 1984) is a former

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. He was selected by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He played

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. Ramsey was also a member of the

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and

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College career

He played

at the

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. A four-year contributor at both

and end for a USC football squad that compiled a 48-4 record and captured two NCAA Championships. He earned All-

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honorable mention as a senior, replacing current Eagle Mike Patterson (his former roommate). He started 11 games in 2005, posting 40 tackles, including 6.5 TFLs.

Professional career

(''* represents USC

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Philadelphia Eagles

Ramsey was a sixth round draft pick of the

in the

and saw action in six games as a reserve defensive tackle. He had one

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in his

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season, which was against Green Bay in which he snared a tipped pass from

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. Ramsey appeared in nine games for the Eagles the following season in 2007, recording nine tackles. In 2007 he set career high by appearing in nine contests and recorded nine tackles and one quarterback hurry. He was waived on June 13, 2008.

Indianapolis Colts

Ramsey was signed by the

on September 11, 2008. He appeared in four games for the Colts, recording six tackles, before his release on October 14.

St. Louis Rams

Ramsey was claimed off waivers by the

on September 6, 2009. He played 15 games for the Rams with five starts. He totaled 16 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble. He was waived on March 4, 2010.

Cooking career

After his playing career ended, Ramsey took up cooking at Morel's French Steakhouse & Bistro at The Grove in Los Angeles. He then participated in an episode of ''Chef Wanted'' with Anne Burrell, and was the winner of the episode after a strong dinner service. His reward for winning was being offered the job as the new executive chef at Christy Bono's restaurant, Christy's on Broadway. He ultimately declined the position.

References

External links

USC Trojans bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ramsey, Lajuan 1984 births Living people Players of American football from Anniston, Alabama Players of American football from Compton, California American football defensive tackles American football defensive ends USC Trojans football players Philadelphia Eagles players San Francisco 49ers players Indianapolis Colts players Tennessee Titans players St. Louis Rams players Hartford Colonials players